Ireland: Central Bank investigation into Coinbase over alleged breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing obligations
Progress
Current status
in force
06 Nov 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
Ireland
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Central Bank fined Coinbase EUR 21.46 million for breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing obligations
On 6 November 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) imposed a monetary penalty of EUR 21.46 million on Coinbase Europe Limited for breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) obligations under the Criminal Justice…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
central bank